Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Church at Yanadavetu - Built in Memory of David Miller

From Kelsey Stephens:


"Last night we went to the church that was built in 2008 in honor of David Miller from Wyatt Park Christian Church.  I grew up knowing David from WPCC and was with the team when the church was dedicated.  When we arrived, I assumed that we would only be there for a few minutes; long enough for the team to look around and meet the evangelist.  But when we arrived we were ushered inside and seated at the front of the room.  The door was left open and slowly people from the village started to make their way in to sit on the floor.  Brother Dean was beckoned to give a short message, and while he was speaking I kept my eyes on the door and watched as villagers came in every few minutes to listen.  Several of the mothers in the crowd had their babies and small children with them.  As I was watching I kept thinking about the open door and how eager people were to come in and hear a message.  It is my hope that as those babies grow up and as new babies are born in that village, that the door to Brother David's church is always open and as welcoming as it was last night, and that the messages shared speak of God's open heart and his eagerness to be in relationship with his people.  It was a humbling experience to be part of the team that dedicated the church, and to be back there two years later to see the good work that is happening for the people of that village."